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WJ56 UUT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,581 mi
Last recorded87,581 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 UUT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 87,581 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspensions components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 83,980 miles

rear suspension brace bars slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2023 83,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 72,084 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear brace rods rusted and holed

Pass 20 Jul 2021 50,222 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 39,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in zone B not exceeding 40mm and not effecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 38,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 38,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 36,640 miles

Front Both tyres deteriorated

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,522 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treaded areas

Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,053 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 33,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,793 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,759 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,829 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,107 miles

rear brake disc's rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 22,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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WJ56 UUT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ56 UUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ56 UUT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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